Inspired by the 50th anniversary of ICOM Committee for Conservation (ICOM-CC), the Conference theme revolves around the past and future of conservation. ICOM-CC's hallmark has always been action: linking past advances with future directions. ICOM-CC offers a unique international focus through worldwide participation in its specialty Working Groups. Its contribution is based in the philosophy and activities of conservators, conservation scientists, historians, archaeologists, managers, and other stakeholders in preserving our cultural heritage. Each generation of professionals participates in establishing building blocks for the future.

All ICOM-CC working groups will present their latest research. There will be topics of interest to everyone involved in conservation, treatments and research, conservation science, preventive conservation, history and theory of conservation. For a full list of the 21 specialist Working Groups and their programs, please see: http://www.icom-cc.org/9/working-groups/#.WFkD_BTXE68